Maw /(ma̤)/
Maw
n.
- A gull. (Zool.)
Maw
n.
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A stomach; the receptacle into which food is taken by swallowing; in birds, the craw; -- now used only of the lower animals, exept humorously or in contempt.
Bellies and maws of living creatures.
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Appetite; inclination. [Obs.]
Unless you had more maw to do me good.
Phrases & Compounds
- Fish maw
- See under Fish.
Maw
n.
- An old game at cards.